Cruises visiting Newcastle & all Newcastle cruises for 2019-2020

A top-ten city in Lonely Planet's 'Best in Travel 2011' guide, Newcastle, surrounded by eight beaches, is situated 162 km N of Sydney at the mouth of the Hunter River. Presently the largest coal exporting harbour in the world, it is also an elegant and attractive city, full of historic buildings and interesting walks. Make sure you take note of the Historic Markers in the CBD as they are integral to the many walks that take you to fascinating places. These include the oldest theatre district in Australia, the Former Police Station that has been beautifully restored, the Coal Mining Monument that was once hit by shells from a Japanese submarine, and the lighthouse on the artificial promontory.

Take a 45-minute overview of the city's major tourist attractions, with an informative commentary, aboard Newcastle's Famous Tram that departs from Newcastle Railway Station at 10am and 1pm. Don’t miss the Fort Scratchley Historic Site, Newcastle’s most significant historical landmark. Visitors can take a guided tour through the underground tunnels to learn about the Fort’s 200 year history and involvement in WWII. Mny tours are available and include visiting beaches, mountains, restaurants and wineries and the fabulous lookout at Mt. Sugarloaf.

The Canoe Pool is a shallow man-made beach adjacent to Newcastle Beach. Many families take advantage of the calmer conditions without having to sacrifice the ocean views and laid back atmosphere. If interested in art, start with Newcastle Art Gallery’s impressive range of Indigenous bark paintings, 20th century Australian and Japanese ceramics, and contemporary Australian art. If you have a passion for good food and shopping, then Darby Street is an absolute must. Darby Street is renowned for its quirky outlets only found in Newcastle.